North Harford High

1,221 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

North Harford High School, located in Pylesville, Maryland, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving the northern region of Harford County. Set in a rural, scenic environment, the school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and its deep historical commitment to agricultural education. It serves as a focal point for the surrounding area, fostering a traditional school spirit while balancing rigorous academic expectations with a diverse range of extracurricular opportunities.

In addition to its standard academic curriculum, North Harford is particularly notable for its specialized programs, most notably its Natural Resources and Agricultural Science magnet program. This program draws students from across the county, providing them with hands-on experience in areas such as animal science, environmental technology, and horticulture. With a robust selection of varsity athletics, performing arts, and clubs, the school aims to provide a well-rounded education that prepares students for both higher education and technical career paths.

1,221

Total Students

74.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Harford High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,097
Hispanic	40
Black	28
Asian	12
Two or More	35
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
1,097 (90.2 %)
Hispanic
40 (3.3 %)
Two or More
35 (2.9 %)
Black
28 (2.3 %)
Asian
12 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Harford County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)638-3650
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	257
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 341

Grade 10 319

Grade 11 264

Grade 12 297